in no time
Related to in no time: in no time flat
in no time (at all)
In a very little amount of time. That test was so easy, I was done in no time. The repair is a cinch. I should be finished in no time at all.
See also: no, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in no time (at all)
very quickly. (Compare this with in less than no time.) I'll be there in no time. It won't take long. I'll be finished in no time at all.
See also: no, time
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
in no time
Also, in no time at all; in less than no time; in nothing flat. Almost instantly, immediately, as in The train will be here in no time at all, or He'll be finished in less than no time, or I'll be there in nothing flat. All these hyperbolic terms equate a very short time with "at once." [First half of 1800s]
See also: no, time
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
in (less than/next to) ˈno time
so soon or so quickly that it is surprising: The kids will be leaving home in no time. She started learning Chinese last year and in less than no time she could hold a conversation in it. The meal was ready in next to no time.See also: no, time
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
in no time
Almost instantly; immediately.
See also: no, time
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- against time
- against the clock
- become pushed for time
- be taken up with (someone or something)
- any old time
- any time means no time
- a race against time
- any time
- (it's) time to run
- anytime